Finding a small wedding venue in Melbourne can be difficult, as many venues focus on larger numbers. Mawarra is perfect for intimate wedding receptions of between 60 and 130 guests. Get in touch with us for a copy of our wedding packages.

If you are looking for a small wedding venue in Melbourne then you have come to the right place. Mawarra Functions is a beautifully restored bluestone venue located just 25km north of the Melbourne CBD. The reception hall dates back to 1877 when it was used as a school for children from the local farming communities. This small wedding venue includes an alfresco deck area where guests can dance the night away while the sun disappears below the horizon.

Small Wedding Venue Melbourne

MAWARRA FUNCTIONS

Receptions

Our small wedding reception venue has the capacity for up to 100 guests seated and 130 guests cocktail style. The alfresco deck area which adjoins the hall is used as a dance floor for almost all our weddings. 

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The team at Mawarra will make sure that your wedding is everything you imagined to be - whether this be a sit down meal with an outdoor ceremony, or a relaxed cocktail event with an indoor ceremony. If you are looking for an small wedding reception venue, then you are sure to love Mawarra. Our weddings are beautiful, relaxed and intimate, with lots of delicious food so that both yourselves and your guests can enjoy the day.

Small Wedding Reception Venue

Small Wedding Reception Venue

MAWARRA Functions

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Bohemian inspired wedding with Earthy, neutral tones

Earthy WEdding

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modern classic wedding with BLUSH AND DUSTY PINK TONES 

Elegant Wedding

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romantic wedding with Mauve and burgundy tones

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Moody Wedding

White and green Wedding for the timeless bride

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Timeless Wedding

ALL OUR FOOD IS PREPARED USING FRESH, HIGH QUALITY INGREDIENTS

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- BIANCA & MICHAEL

THANK-YOU for everything you did to make our wedding the best day!! It was the most amazing and perfect wedding, exceeding all our expectations, the food was amazing, flowers were stunning and the setup looked absolutely beautiful! The staff were all so friendly and so caring all night, making sure all the guests had plenty to eat! I wouldn’t change a thing! You made planning a wedding so easy and stress free! 

- Kathryn & David

Susan & Christa hosted our wedding for us at Mawarra on the weekend and we couldn’t be happier...They were so accomodating from beginning to end and it showed on the night. Nothing was too much trouble and all the staff went above and beyond! It was simply perfect in every way possible. Our guests were so pleased with day and everyone made a comment on how special it was!
Thank you very much.

- Paul & Emma

We recently had our wedding at Mawarra Functions and we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. The venue looked amazing. Food was absolutely delicious. All the staff were extremely friendly. We are so grateful. 

- RICKY & STEPHANIE

We had the most amazing experience at Mawarra for our wedding. Sue and the team were so helpful and just terrific to deal with throughout the whole journey. If we had to do it all over again we would always go back to Mawarra!

- Margaret & cameron

A huge thank you to Susan and her staff for giving our wedding such special treatment. The function room was beautifully decorated, the food was outstanding in taste and presentation, and her staff were absolutely wonderful. 

MIKAYLA AND TOM'S WEDDING

MIKAYLA
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Melanie and Steve's Wedding

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Delicious cocktail style food and sharing platters for milestone birthdays and engagements. Functions start at $6,000.

Functions

Our venue features an alfresco deck overlooking a large children's playground. Christenings start at $6,000.

ChristeningS

Bespoke and intimate weddings for up to 100 guests seated and 130 guests cocktail style. Weddings start at $10,000.

Weddings

The team at Mawarra will ensure that your wedding day is beautiful, romantic and memorable. One of the most popular aspects of our venue is the large alfresco deck area at the back of the hall and in good weather you will find most of your guests sitting outside at wine barrels and cafe tables. At Mawarra we understand the importance of having lots of high quality, tasty food for your guests to enjoy. Our signature menu consists of a grazing table with charcoal grilled meats, warm sides and salads. We also offer a substantial cocktail menu for stand up weddings and a three-course menu for smaller weddings. Our package prices start at $100 per head (excluding alcohol) with a minimum spend of $10,000. Please fill out the enquiry form below to obtain a copy of our wedding packages. You can find our full list of wedding suppliers here and check out our Google reviews here.

wedding packages

from $100 pp

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Mawarra Functions is one of Melbourne's leading christening's venues with delicious food and facilities for children and parents. The reception hall dates back to 1877 and has been beautifully restored to seat between 55 and 100 guests, or 130 guests at a cocktail style event. The alfresco area at the back of the hall is used for dancing during larger events. We currently offer three different menus for christenings including our Gyros Spit Roast and Gourmet Barbeque menus with charcoal grilled meats, warm sides and fresh salads. We always make sure that there is plenty of food for everyone to enjoy. Our christening package prices range between $65 and $85 per head (excluding alcohol) with a minimum spend of $6,000. Our alcohol packages start at $20 per head for christening and first birthday events. You can find our full list of suppliers here.

christening packages

$65 - $85 pp

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Our beautifully restored bluestone reception hall seats up to 100 guests and we can cater for a maximum of 130 guests at a cocktail style event. The most popular menus for celebrations such as engagement parties and birthdays include our Gourmet Barbeque Menu and Cocktail Menu. If you have read any of our Google reviews, you would know that Mawarra is dedicated to providing delicious food and top notch service. When you book an event at Mawarra you will have exclusive use of the venue for up to 5 hours and your own team of dedicated wait staff. Please note that we have a limited number of dates available each year and generally recommend securing your date at least 6 months in advance. Our current Celebration Packages range between $65 and $85 per head (excluding alcohol) with a minimum spend of $6,000.  You can find our full list of suppliers here.

Celebration packages

$65 - $85 pp

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